Batch File to delete outdated files 2

[mbusa]

I dotn know if this is the right plaxe to post this but here we go !


I have folder with about 100 files. I need a batch file which would check to see which files are more than a month old and delete them leaving the fresh files intact.

any ideas ?

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[longhair]

mbusa,
how do you determin the age of the files? is it in the fiel name? creation date? last modified date? last accessed date?
regards,
longhair

 

[bcastner]

Script the native DEL command using forfiles.exe:

http://www.ss64.com/nt/forfiles.html

 

[mbusa]

it would be the creation date

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[longhair]

mbusa,
take a look at these threads:

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=978816

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=917257

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=874820

they should point you in the right direction.
hth
regards,
longhair

 

[mbusa]

thanx bill & longhair. great resources..



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[bcastner]

longhair,

A very nice listing of earlier articles by forum members on this issue. I am an unabashed fan of tsuji, and markdmac.

Thank you and a star.

 

[longhair]

bcastner,
thank you.
when people have done it before, done it correctly and are kind enough to share we should let them take the credit for their work. if any of their solutions help mbusa - i hope he / she will reward them with a star(s).
markdmac has posted some excelent solutions.
regards,
longhair

 

[mbusa]

good suggestion longhair.. thanx.


P.S mbusa is definately a *HIM* & proud of it

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